We are requesting the parish community ask the Holy Spirit to bring forth those gifted to serve our parish as members of the Parish Pastoral Council. Councilors will be chosen by a two part discernment process.

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a consultative body to the pastor and assists Father Pat in coming to understand and live out the parish’s pastoral mission fostering pastoral activity in caring for and shepherding the flock. The PPC engages in both visioning and long-term planning and is not a coordinating or implementation committee. In a consultative role, the Parish Pastoral Council investigates/explores, ponders/reflects upon, and proposes/recommends. Additionally, the PPC is the eyes and ears of St Catharine parish for the pastor and aids him in gaining additional insights about parish life.

Further information about the role of a Parish Pastoral Council is here:
https://dioceseoftrenton.org/the-role-of-the-pastoral-council
 
Members should be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church and registered active members of St. Catharine Parish at least 18 years of age.
 
Parish Pastoral Council Members should have a:

• Willing Heart
• Open Mind
• Love of people
• Desire and time to serve
• Yearning to build the Church
• Enthusiasm about the future directions of the parish
• Eagerness to listen and inspire others in the work of the parish 

 
Specifics about member commitment and responsibilities: 

• The PPC is comprised of 12 members.  
• Meetings with the pastor about 10 times a year on a Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm for approximately 90 minutes. Meeting attendance is crucial.   
• Occasional subcommittee work and collaboration with other leadership within the parish. 
• Access to computer and email is essential.  
• Completion of work between meetings including availability to read, process and respond to all correspondence via email and or phone. 

 
 
Please consider making a nomination to the Parish Pastoral Council by sending an email with the name, email address, and phone number of the nominee to [email protected].
 
Continued prayers for the process of forming St Catharine Parish Pastoral Council and the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing forth those called to serve.